Name: The Young Pope
Released: 2016-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Jude Law, Diane Keaton, Stefano Accorsi

TV Show · Drama

The Young Pope tells the story of pontiff Pius XIII, born as American Lenny Belardo, a complex and conflicted character, so conservative in his choices as to border on obscurantism, yet full of compassion towards the weak and poor.

2016 · 54m

Starring Jude Law, Diane Keaton, Stefano Accorsi

Director Paolo Sorrentino

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

The Vatican elects its first American Pope, but the youngest ever pontiff proves not to be as manageable as expected.
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

The newly elected Pope makes his first public appearance. Meanwhile, the Vatican elite fear his promise of changes will harm relationships.
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

The Vatican elite seek damaging information on Pope Pius XII as his reforms and attitude create shock waves.
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

Lenny faces a blackmail attempt to discredit him as he continues to make divisive decisions on sensitive matters.
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

Pope Pius XIII confronts the scandalous allegations with a startling announcement at the College of Cardinals.
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

The Pope makes a controversial move regarding eligibility for the priesthood, and meets with the Italian prime minister.